Growth
WA cities will get 'free money' from the state for affordable housing
A new fund will let cities and counties keep $51 million in sales tax revenue for low-income housing construction and maintenance.
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Growth
New law pushes WA cities toward denser housing
The "menu" of options approved by legislators includes more backyard cottages, duplexes, triplexes everywhere and apartments near transit.
Culture
How do Seattleites feel about growth? Depends when they got here, says poll
A new Crosscut/Elway Poll finds that newcomers are more likely pro-Amazon, while longtime residents are more inclined to feel left behind.
News
Ballard's Ascent Outdoors shutters
The gear retailer shocked employees and customers by suddenly closing after 25 years in business.
politics
As deadline looms, city acts to buy more time for Showbox
City officials and the owner of the property are close to an agreement that could allow Seattle more time to salvage the historic venue.